The main challenge in using polymers in outdoor application is to extend their life time and make them stable against sunlight. Recently, graphene has been suggested as a new type of polymer photo-stabilizer to replace toxic and harmful photo-stablizers commonly used. The main challenge is to understand protective mechanisms of its action. Is it a […]

Asbestos was once used extensively in the fabrication of a variety of products and materials. After being declared a carcinogen and linked with a variety of lung diseases more than 2 decades ago, the use of asbestos was banned in many countries. Yet, asbestos remains a public health concern worldwide and one of the leading […]

Recent telescope observations have discovered clusters of galaxies when the universe was only 10% of its current age. They formed stars vigorously at rates of up to 10,000 solar masses per year, quite the opposite of nearby galaxy clusters that are predominantly quiescent. The cause for their extreme starburst nature of the most distant protoclusters […]

Land-atmosphere interactions strongly impact the exchange of heat and water vapor between the land and the atmosphere and play an important role for regional climates. How heat and water vapor exchange affect the near-surface climate is linked to the diurnal growth and decline of the atmospheric boundary layer – the atmospheric layer, which is directly […]

High-frequency surface wave radar (HFSWR) is recognized as one of the essential tools for remote sensing of the ocean surface. HFSWR received data contains valuable information that can be used for ocean wave forecasting, and since it provides real-time data, it can be applied for search and rescue operations, oil and pollution spills, and tsunami […]

High-frequency surface wave radar (HFSWR) is recognized as one of the essential tools for remote sensing of the ocean surface because it provides wide-area, all-weather, and near-real-time surveillance. It operates between 3 to 30 MHz and can detect a large area of thousands of square kilometers. Wind speed, wind direction, surface current, and significant wave […]

The Sign Language Institute Canada (SLIC) is a community-based organization that aims to increase training and certification opportunities for teachers of American Sign Language (ASL) and la langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ) across Canada. SLIC has plans to implement a community-based sign language program, intended to provide deaf adults with pathways to employment, as sign […]

With thousands of accidents annually, often resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries, billions in economic losses, and devastating environmental pollution, the marine industry remains one of the most dangerous industries nationally and internationally. The work environment on ships is inherently risky and poses numerous challenges to the ship crew. Moreover, the nature of their […]

The purpose of this research is to compare the musicians’ genetics to the general population to understand the role of genetics in how music training influences brains changes. Neuroimaging research, behavioural studies, and music-based interventions show that music training influences neuroplasticity (i.e., the brain’s ability to change and adapt) because it is a special type […]

Ce projet propose d’interroger le fonctionnement des institutions de charité pour jeunes filles et jeunes femmes pauvres en les considérant comme des lieux de travail. Le séjour de recherche qui est envisagé à Montréal s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un doctorat financé par la bourse Mini-Arc de l’ULB. Ce doctorat consiste en une analyse comparative à […]

Taiwan has been undergoing an important religious revival in the past forty-years. However, while religiosity used to be mainly locally based, the progressive modernization of the island led to new forms of country-wide temple lineages and displaced forms of worship. The aim of this project is to look at how this shift in religious location […]

Although Electronic waste (E-waste) is steadily increasing due to the use of electronic devices worldwide, it is not being properly disposed of. The incineration or landfill disposal of e-waste causes serious environmental problems and affects human health. Eco-friendly organic electronic materials (OEMs) are attracting attention as a sustainable alternatives for conventional electronic materials. Particularly, the […]